Franschhoek weather in August (Western Cape, South Africa)
How is August weather typically in Franschhoek? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
In August, Franschhoek typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in August. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 17°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C.
Precipitation
Franschhoek in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Franschhoek. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Franschhoek climate page with graphs.
Franschhoek, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
17°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
100 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
80% *
Where to go in South Africa in August
Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Franschhoek, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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